MUMBAI: FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe on Tuesday declared that a statewide compliance order on the ban on loose edible oil was non-negotiable and the food safety regulator said accepting the demands to relax or cancel would be inappropriate, but the administration did a U-turn an hour later and withdrew the statements.

Tukaram Mundhe, Maharashtra's FDA commissioner, has been making waves on social media with his strict approach to food safety. His inspections have led to several popular eateries…

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration suspended five restaurant licenses due to hygiene concerns. The FDA also urged consumers to avoid unsealed edible oil, citing safety…